Qi Shijun

Biodata

Background / History

Qi Shijun studied under Elder Shen before attending Celadon University as an exchange student alongside his close friend, Su Zhe. Interested in battling, he applied to Professor Oak’s laboratory, while Su Zhe pursued mythology and history through Professor Carolina’s elective course 101 126.

During his exchange studies, Qi Shijun regularly visited Siebold’s gym across from Celadon University to lift weights, establishing a lasting friendship. Professor Carolina also recalls an incident in which Qi Shijun and Su Zhe peeked at Erika bathing, with Su Zhe taking the blame for him 33 64.

Su Zhe entrusted Su Bai to Qi Shijun before leaving. After Su Bai’s parents died in the line of duty, Qi Shijun continued looking after him for years. He worried about Su Bai’s repeated academic failures but could not alter examination results: the Dragon Nation used outside examiners and uploaded results directly to the Dragon Studies Network 2 33.

Appearance

• Build: Described as big and burly 120.
• Face: Has a weathered face 48.
• Usual presentation: Easygoing and unkempt; his unusually serious demeanor before the Distortion World expedition contrasts with this normal manner 114.

Personality

Qi Shijun is affectionate but abrasive with Su Bai, frequently calling him a brat, teasing him, and smacking the back of his head. He insists on being addressed by his university title at school and objects when Su Bai tries to exploit Professor Carolina’s affection to obtain extra rewards 2 33 95.

His protectiveness has limits rather than being unconditional indulgence. He refuses to give Su Bai an Eevee already reserved under contract, leaves him to handle the consequences of insulting Lance, and warns against risking Arcanine’s life for an individual award. Nevertheless, he explicitly refuses to stand in the way of Su Bai’s progress 41 65 84.

He can also be shamelessly pragmatic. During a police mediation, he uses Machamp’s presence to intimidate an abusive parent while pretending that the Pokémon merely appeared to pour water. Afterwards, he advises Su Bai on ways to disguise future fights as self-defense 47 48.

Su Bai’s disappearance exposes the depth of his attachment. Normally an experienced leader, Qi Shijun becomes so distressed that Director Li must redirect his aimless search. He fears being unable to face Su Zhe in the afterlife if his friend’s only surviving child is lost 119.

Abilities & Skills

Elite Four-Level Battling

Qi Shijun is a veteran battler and the Dragon Nation’s First Elite Four member. His strength makes him the strongest local combatant during the Ten Directions Mountains fire 3 42 119.

• Defeats Lucian’s Bronzong with Machamp in a one-Pokémon exhibition match 3.
• Keeps the newly appointed Lucian under pressure through prediction and counterplay 3.
• His Pokémon remain ready to fight under Giratina’s pressure when nearly all the other expedition members’ Pokémon are trembling and immobilized 117.
• Recognizes his limits: he cannot contain the entire mountain wildfire alone and has no confidence in defeating Giratina on its home territory 44 117.

Psychological and Setup Tactics

Qi Shijun specializes in the psychological and setup strategies for which the Dragon Nation is known. His unconventional team and irritating approach earn him the reputation of the “Eccentric Elite Four member” 3 19.

• Countering defensive boosts: Orders Darkest Lariat against Bronzong’s Iron Defense, bypassing its stat changes 3.
• Resource theft: Uses Thief to take Bronzong’s Leftovers after Machamp consumes her own held berry 3.
• Damage reversal: Finishes Bronzong with Counter after Machamp survives Body Press 3.
• Intimidation: Deploys Machamp during mediation to silence Liu Dahai without openly attacking him 47.

Field Leadership

Qi Shijun leads teachers and police personnel into the Distortion World and has extensive experience guarding the passage between it and the real world 114 119.

• Coordinates attacks against successive waves of hostile Pokémon 115 116.
• Orders the expedition to rest and prepare rather than assuming a lull means the danger has ended 117.
• Negotiates with Giratina to protect his team and avoid a battle whose effects on the real world are uncertain 117.
• Sends Director Li to request reinforcements while he searches toward Reincarnation Town 119.

University Administration

As J University’s president, Qi Shijun combines student development with concern for the university’s reputation 16 25.

• Directs Li Rui to identify promising Health Cup competitors for the National University Pokémon League 16.
• Invites Professor Carolina to lecture on Sinnoh mythology following the discovery of the Adamant Orb 33.
• Signals that he wants Li Rui to take over as vice president 32.
• Arranges an additional hundred credits for Su Bai after a unanimous faculty vote 111.

Legendary Pokémon Knowledge

• Identifies Ho-Oh when almost everyone present fails to recognize it 45.
• Understands that Legendary Pokémon may endanger civilians even when he personally has a chance of escaping them 45.
• Addresses Giratina as the ruler of the Distortion World and attempts diplomacy before considering combat 117.

Pokémon

Story Role / Major Arcs

Su Bai’s Engagement and Early Battles

• Congratulates Su Bai on defeating his examiner, then tells him that Su Zhe arranged a childhood betrothal during a Sinnoh study trip 2.
• Sends Su Bai a VIP pass for his exhibition match against Lucian, leading to Su Bai’s meeting with Cynthia 2 3.
• Reveals that Cynthia is Su Bai’s fiancée and that Su Zhe gave her Garchomp’s egg as a gift to his future daughter-in-law 3.
• Arranges a private battlefield for Cynthia and Su Bai, announces the battle’s start, and later questions Su Bai about Pikachu’s training and Light Ball 4.
• Accepts Su Bai’s explanation that his parents left him resources and clears the accompanying staff away so Su Bai and Cynthia can spend time together 5.

Team Rocket Investigation

When Su Bai reports suspected Team Rocket activity, Qi Shijun immediately prepares to leave and personally calls the J City police for support. At the scene, he credits Su Bai for the report rather than accepting Officer Jenny’s thanks himself 10 11.

He remains with Su Bai and Cynthia throughout their police questioning to keep his nephew from facing unnecessary trouble. Su Bai’s unexpectedly skilled portraits of the suspects surprise him 11.

University Competitions and Rewards

• Plans J University’s league recruitment around the Health Cup 16.
• Promises university and personal rewards if Su Bai wins, while initially refusing his demand for an immediate Protect TM; Director Li subsequently delivers the TM on his behalf 25.
• Fetches additional TMs after Professor Carolina intervenes in Su Bai’s reward dispute, despite protesting that he only promised Protect 33.
• Checks on Su Bai after his conflict with teammates and warns him about the physical cost of his aggressive battling 84.
• Praises Su Bai indirectly while watching Arcanine fight, thanks him during the tournament, and uses threats about withdrawing credits to spur him toward victory 93 94 95.
• After the team returns, awards Su Bai an additional hundred credits and temporarily assigns him to his side for Distortion World duties, allowing leave provided he returns when needed 111.

Mountain Wildfire

Qi Shijun holds back the fire from one direction with Jynx and Machamp. After a firebreak protecting J City is completed, Gardevoir teleports him across the blaze, where he slows its advance and creates further breaks rather than attempting to confront the entire inferno 42 44.

The appearance of Lugia and Ho-Oh puts him under immense pressure. His concern is not simply his own survival, but his inability to protect nearby citizens if either Legendary Pokémon becomes violent 45.

Liu Family Mediation

Qi Shijun coordinates an account of events with Zhang Shu through Gardevoir before defending Su Bai against Liu Dahai’s accusations. He presents Su Bai’s actions as protecting Growlithe from attempted theft, uses Machamp to curb Liu Dahai’s aggression, and insists that Liu Feng sign the mediation agreement 47.

He also warns the family against further harassment, emphasizing Su Bai’s protected status as the orphaned child of fallen heroes 47.

Distortion World Expedition and Search

Qi Shijun leads the expedition through the Ten Directions Mountains and commands its defense against several waves of Pokémon. When Giratina appears, he prioritizes negotiation and his team’s safety over his personal desire to test himself against it 114 115 116 117.

After Su Bai disappears, he continues searching and requests reinforcements through Director Li. The rescue effort brings together Qi Shijun, Bai Longfei, Ren Yuan, and trainers sent by the absent Champion and Ice-type Elite Four member 119.

Su Bai eventually finds him and brings him out of the Distortion World. Qi Shijun praises Su Bai’s success in earning Giratina’s goodwill and recognizes his new travel ability as an additional safeguard for future missions 123.

Relationships

• Su Bai — Honorary nephew and the son entrusted to him by Su Zhe. Qi Shijun acts as protector, disciplinarian, matchmaker, and educational sponsor; Su Bai feels more grounded whenever he sees him 2 33 84 111.
• Su Zhe — Close friend, fellow Celadon University exchange student, and someone he regards as a brother 33 93 126.
• Cynthia — Familiar younger acquaintance whom he invites to call him “Uncle Qi.” He helps reveal her engagement and encourages Su Bai to pursue their relationship 3 4 5.
• Professor Carolina — Close family acquaintance and respected elder. She freely scolds him and intervenes when she believes he is shortchanging Su Bai 33.
• Li Rui / Director Li — Trusted administrator and field subordinate. He considers her for vice president and relies on her to contact authorities during the search for Su Bai 32 119.
• Wang Officer Jenny — Police captain and personal acquaintance. Their flirting suggests romantic interest; Su Bai books a dinner for them, but the context does not establish a formal relationship 47 48.
• Siebold — Longstanding friend from his Celadon exchange years. Siebold invites him for drinks and proposes training at Mt. Silver 64.
• Lance — Repeated battle opponent and friend. Qi Shijun trusts that Lance will not seriously harm Su Bai despite taking offense at his “Doduo” nickname 65.
• Bai Longfei — Fellow Elite Four member with whom he has a strong relationship; Bai Longfei protects Su Bai and later updates him about the Distortion World situation 105 111.
• Elder Shen — His teacher before the Celadon University exchange 101.
• Professor Oak — Academic contact whose laboratory he applied to join as an exchange student 126.

Notable Quotes

“A Trainer is the anchor for their Pokémon. If you panic, your Pokémon will become uneasy too.” 115

“I won't stop you. I'd never stand in the way of your progress. But you still need to be careful.” 84

Trivia

• Streams on Bilibili as a side job, using “All right! Time to start a new series!” as his signature opening line 3.
• Uses summer break and gaps in Master Division league competition to focus on streaming; one featured game is Pokémon Moe Girl Edition 16.
• Celebrates his fifth livestreaming anniversary during the events surrounding Su Bai’s interest in the reserved Eevee 41.